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Ukraine — silhouette, capital and facts
Ukraine is in Europe and its capital is Kyiv. With about 41 million people and 603,550 km², it ranks 44th in area and 37th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Ukraine, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 41 million
- Area
- 603,550 km²
- Language
- Ukrainian
- Currency
- Hryvnia
- Flag colors
- blue, yellow
Borders
Ukraine shares a land border with 5 countries: Russia, Poland, Belarus, Romania, Moldova.
Fun facts about Ukraine
- Dark, fertile chernozem soil covers much of the country, and the flag evokes wheat under a blue sky.
- St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv was built in the 11th century and holds mosaics and frescoes from that era.
- The pysanka, an Easter egg hand-decorated with wax and dyes, is a traditional Ukrainian art.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ukraine?
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
Which continent is Ukraine in?
Ukraine is in Europe.
Which countries border Ukraine?
Ukraine shares a land border with 5 countries: Russia, Poland, Belarus, Romania, Moldova.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Ukraine?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Ukraine is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Ukraine?
Dark, fertile chernozem soil covers much of the country, and the flag evokes wheat under a blue sky. St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv was built in the 11th century and holds mosaics and frescoes from that era. The pysanka, an Easter egg hand-decorated with wax and dyes, is a traditional Ukrainian art.
More countries in Europe
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Ukraine. It is only an approximation.
- Czechia — Prague, Europe
- Latvia — Riga, Europe
- Kazakhstan — Astana, Asia
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